The Co-op has said it is 'deeply shocked' by an attack on a store worker that left him blind in one eye.

Three men entered the store on Alphington Road, Exeter, at around 9.10pm on Monday, August 7, before being asked to leave by an employee.

One of the men then punched the member of staff a number of times before leaving the store and running off with the other two other men in the direction of Waterloo Road.

As a result of the assault the store employee has lost the sight in one eye and suffered a number of fractures to his eye socket.

A spokesperson from Southern Co-op said: "We are deeply shocked by the incident on Monday 7th August at our Exeter, Alphington Road store.

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"This is currently being investigated by the police with our full support.

"We confirm that support is being provided to all colleagues affected and the security and safety of our customers and colleagues remains paramount to Southern Co-op at all times."

DC Heidi Voaden is asking for anyone who has knowledge of the incident or know recognises the men in the images to please make contact with police as they may have information which can assist in the investigation.

DC Voaden said: "The victim has been left with life changing injuries in what was an unprovoked attack on a member of staff doing his job. I ask that anyone with information to please contact us."